2012 Honda Insight BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

DTC Troubleshooting Index

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot with the HDS, and review the General Troubleshooting Information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
DTC(1) Two Drive Cycle Detection D Indicator MIL Detection Item
P0501  (36)(2) -- Blinks ON Range/Performance Problem in CVT Speed Sensor Circuit
P0502  (36)(2) -- Blinks ON Problem in CVT Speed Sensor Circuit
P0705  (5)(2) -- Blinks ON Short in Transmission Range Switch Circuit (Multiple Shift-position Input)
P0706  (6)(2) ◦ OFF ON Open in Transmission Range Switch Circuit
P0712  (28)(2) ◦ Blinks OFF CVTF Temperature Sensor (Short)
P0713  (28)(2) ◦ Blinks OFF CVTF Temperature Sensor (Open)
P0716  (34)(2) -- Blinks ON Range/Performance Problem in CVT Input Shaft (Drive Pulley) Speed Sensor Circuit
P0717  (34)(2) -- Blinks ON Problem in CVT Input Shaft (Drive Pulley) Speed Sensor Circuit (No Signal Input)
P0721  (35)(2) -- Blinks ON Range/Performance Problem in CVT Output Shaft (Driven Pulley) Speed Sensor Circuit
P0722  (35)(2) -- Blinks ON Problem in CVT Output Shaft (Driven Pulley) Speed Sensor Circuit (No Signal Input)
P0746  (104) ◦ Blinks ON CVT Drive Pulley Pressure Control Valve Stuck OFF
P0777  (105) ◦ Blinks ON CVT Driven Pulley Pressure Control Valve Stuck ON
P0796  (103) ◦ Blinks ON CVT Start Clutch Pressure Control Valve Stuck OFF
P0842  (56)(2) ◦ Blinks OFF CVT Driven Pulley Pressure Sensor (Short)
P0843  (56)(2) ◦ Blinks OFF CVT Driven Pulley Pressure Sensor (Open)
P0962  (38)(2) -- Blinks ON CVT Drive Pulley Pressure Control Valve Circuit Low Voltage
P0963  (38)(2) -- Blinks ON CVT Drive Pulley Pressure Control Valve Circuit High Voltage
P0966  (39)(2) -- Blinks ON CVT Driven Pulley Pressure Control Valve Circuit Low Voltage
P0967  (39)(2) -- Blinks ON CVT Driven Pulley Pressure Control Valve Circuit High Voltage
P0970  (32)(2) -- Blinks ON CVT Start Clutch Pressure Control Valve Circuit Low Voltage
P0971  (32)(2) -- Blinks ON CVT Start Clutch Pressure Control Valve Circuit High Voltage
P1860  (33)(2) -- Blinks OFF Inhibitor Solenoid Circuit Low Voltage
P1861  (33)(2) -- Blinks OFF Inhibitor Solenoid Circuit High Voltage
P1890  (42) -- Blinks OFF Problem in CVT Speed Control System
P1891  (43) -- Blinks OFF Problem in Start Clutch Control System
P1898  (100)/ P0780 (100) ◦ Blinks ON CVT Drive Pulley Pressure Control Valve Stuck ON or CVT Driven Pulley Pressure Control Valve Stuck OFF
P1899  (100)/ P0780 (100) ◦ Blinks ON CVT Drive Pulley Pressure Control Valve Stuck OFF or CVT Driven Pulley Pressure Control Valve Stuck ON
(1) The DTC in parentheses is the flash code the D indicator indicates when the data link connector (DLC) is connected to the HDS, and in the SCS mode.
(2) This code is caused by an electrical circuit problem and cannot be caused by a mechanical problem in the transmission.
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